Strawberries
Average Strawberry Price
U.S. city average · September 2026
Strawberries averaged $2.84 per 12-ounce package in September 2026; up 10.2% from last month; up 10.4% from last year, according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average price data.
Chart shown: July 2021 – September 2026 · Full series: April 1980 – September 2026 (454 observations) · Source: BLS series APU0000711415.
Recent strawberries price history
| Month | Price | Vs. prior month | Vs. year ago |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 2026 | $2.84 | ▲ 10.2% | ▲ 10.4% |
| August 2026 | $2.58 | ▲ 7.2% | ▲ 7.1% |
| July 2026 | $2.40 | ▼ 4.5% | ▲ 8.2% |
| June 2026 | $2.52 | ▼ 3.0% | ▲ 13.2% |
| May 2026 | $2.60 | ▲ 4.3% | ▲ 8.3% |
| April 2026 | $2.49 | ▼ 3.6% | ▲ 0.5% |
| March 2026 | $2.58 | ▼ 11.8% | ▲ 9.4% |
| February 2026 | $2.93 | ▼ 4.7% | ▲ 0.8% |
| January 2026 | $3.08 | ▼ 14.7% | ▼ 6.7% |
| December 2025 | $3.61 | — | ▲ 2.9% |
| September 2025 | $2.57 | ▲ 6.9% | ▼ 2.8% |
| August 2025 | $2.41 | ▲ 8.4% | ▲ 2.7% |
| July 2025 | $2.22 | ▼ 0.1% | ▲ 2.5% |
| June 2025 | $2.22 | ▼ 7.3% | ▲ 8.0% |
| May 2025 | $2.40 | ▼ 3.2% | ▲ 6.1% |
| April 2025 | $2.48 | ▲ 4.8% | ▼ 1.8% |
| March 2025 | $2.36 | ▼ 18.7% | ▼ 10.8% |
| February 2025 | $2.91 | ▼ 11.8% | ▼ 4.7% |
Strawberrie prices rose 10.2% from August to September 2026. Strawberrie prices are 10.4% higher than a year ago. Prices remain below the December 2022 peak of $3.86 but well above the 1980 level of $0.65.
From strawberries to the full grocery basket
Strawberries is a reference price series and is not weighted into the 24-item Basket Index.
Methodology and source
BLS describes series APU0000711415 as “Strawberries, dry pint, per 12 oz.” BLS publishes the dry-pint price standardized to 12 ounces. Basket Report separately converts that published value to a calculated per-pound figure. BLS reports the U.S. city average on a monthly publication schedule. The latest valid observation on this page is September 2026; data were retrieved 2026-10-14 via the BLS Public Data API.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, CPI Average Price Data, series APU0000711415.
Strawberries price FAQ
What is the average price of strawberries?
Strawberries averaged $2.84 per 12-ounce dry pint in September 2026 at the U.S. city average.
Why does BLS report strawberries per 12 ounces?
The BLS catalogue defines series APU0000711415 as a dry pint standardized to 12 ounces (340.2 grams), which is the primary published unit retained on this page.
What is the calculated strawberry price per pound?
The calculated September 2026 price is $3.79 per pound. Basket Report multiplies the published $2.84 per 12 ounces by 16 ÷ 12; BLS does not directly publish this converted figure.
Are strawberry prices seasonal?
Monthly BLS strawberry prices vary through the year, but the series does not state why a particular month changed. The September 2026 reading is up 10.2% from the prior month and up 10.4% from a year earlier.
How often are strawberry prices updated?
BLS publishes the strawberry average-price series monthly. This page uses the latest valid observation, currently September 2026, and does not interpolate missing values.
How much did strawberries cost in 2001?
In 2001, strawberries averaged $2.14 per 12-ounce package at the U.S. city average — versus $2.84 today (September 2026), about 33% higher now.
Cite this
Basket Report. "Average strawberries price (U.S. city average)." Basket Report — Grocery Price Index. Retrieved October 14, 2026 from https://basketreport.com/prices/strawberries/. Data: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, series APU0000711415. <a href="https://basketreport.com/prices/strawberries/">Average strawberries price (U.S. city average) — Basket Report</a> (data: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, series APU0000711415; retrieved October 14, 2026) Basket Report. (2026). Average strawberries price (U.S. city average) [Data set]. Basket Report — Grocery Price Index. https://basketreport.com/prices/strawberries/